Glenn J. Foley, 65, of Marlborough

Marlborough – Glenn J. Foley, 65, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 after a short period of failing health. He was the husband of Deborah (Strassel) Foley to whom he was married for 32 years.

He was born in West New York, N.J., the son of Wilbur and Theresa (Colo) Foley, and lived in Marlborough for the past 30 years.

Glenn worked many years for the former Digital Corp., where he did work for NASA and the computer systems at Walt Disney World. A self-confessed “computer geek” and “trekkie,” he was currently employed as the IT Director for the Massachusetts Elementary Schools Principals Association.

Glenn was a member of the board of trustees of the Marlborough Historical Society, and was responsible for the model train display at the annual Festival of Trees.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Kerrianne Foley and her fiancée Tim Dunn of Worcester; a sister, Victoria Sires and her husband Pedro of Lake Wallkill, N.J.; his in-laws, Red and Joyce Brownson of Marlborough; four granddogs; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Adam J. Foley, who died in 2013.

A celebration of life will take place Friday, March 4, from 5-10 p.m., at the Marlborough Fish and Game, 1 Muddy Ln., Marlborough.

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